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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Columbus from $155

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Columbus departing on 9/11. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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2:25 pm - 12:20 amDSM  Des Moines-CMH Columbus
8h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:10 am - 11:50 amCMH  Columbus-DSM Des Moines
3h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
$276Southwest
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2
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5:40 am - 5:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-CMH Columbus
11h 05m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington
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9:10 am - 11:50 amCMH  Columbus-DSM Des Moines
3h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
$276Southwest
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2
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5:40 am - 5:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-CMH Columbus
11h 05m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington
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12:05 pm - 9:00 pmCMH  Columbus-DSM Des Moines
9h 55m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl
$281Southwest
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2
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10:30 am - 3:49 pmDSM  Des Moines-CMH Columbus
4h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:31 am - 10:00 amCMH  Columbus-DSM Des Moines
5h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$309American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
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1:55 pm - 7:21 pmDSM  Des Moines-CMH Columbus
4h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:15 am - 1:25 pmCMH  Columbus-DSM Des Moines
6h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$309American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
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6:00 am - 2:18 pmDSM  Des Moines-CMH Columbus
7h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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9:00 am - 12:20 pmCMH  Columbus-DSM Des Moines
4h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$314United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
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3:20 pm - 11:44 pmDSM  Des Moines-CMH Columbus
7h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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11:05 am - 2:16 pmCMH  Columbus-DSM Des Moines
4h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$314United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
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6:00 am - 1:27 pmDSM  Des Moines-CMH Columbus
6h 27m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:30 am - 9:38 amCMH  Columbus-DSM Des Moines
4h 08m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$322Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
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4:20 pm - 11:14 pmDSM  Des Moines-CMH Columbus
5h 54m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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7:00 am - 10:17 amCMH  Columbus-DSM Des Moines
4h 17m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$322Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 11
American Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 2:27 pmDSM  Des Moines-CMH Columbus
5h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:02 pm - 7:00 pmCMH  Columbus-DSM Des Moines
5h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$335American Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

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Southwest flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to Columbus Airport flight tickets
Southwest
Aug 31
DSM5:40 amDes Moines
11h 05m
2 stops
CMH5:45 pmColumbus
Sep 2
CMH9:10 amColumbus
3h 40m
1 stop
DSM11:50 amDes Moines
$276
Southwest
Aug 31
DSM5:40 amDes Moines
11h 05m
2 stops
CMH5:45 pmColumbus
Sep 2
CMH12:05 pmColumbus
9h 55m
2 stops
DSM9:00 pmDes Moines
$281
Southwest
Sep 9
DSM6:10 amDes Moines
11h 20m
2 stops
CMH6:30 pmColumbus
Sep 11
CMH12:55 pmColumbus
10h 20m
2 stops
DSM10:15 pmDes Moines
$344

Delta flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Columbus Airport flight tickets
Delta
Oct 15
DSM5:35 amDes Moines
5h 25m
1 stop
CMH12:00 pmColumbus
Oct 16
CMH7:10 amColumbus
4h 01m
1 stop
DSM10:11 amDes Moines
$292
Delta
Sep 11
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
6h 29m
1 stop
CMH1:29 pmColumbus
Sep 14
CMH12:06 pmColumbus
6h 13m
1 stop
DSM5:19 pmDes Moines
$322
Delta
Sep 11
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
6h 29m
1 stop
CMH1:29 pmColumbus
Sep 14
CMH12:06 pmColumbus
6h 13m
1 stop
DSM5:19 pmDes Moines
$353

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 10, 2026.
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Des MoinesColumbus

DSM Des Moines - CMH Columbus

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

2:25 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 55m

Columbus

Wed 9/2

9:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop3h 40m

$276

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM Des Moines - CMH Columbus

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

5:40 am-5:45 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Columbus

Wed 9/2

9:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop3h 40m

$276

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM Des Moines - CMH Columbus

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

5:40 am-5:45 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Columbus

Wed 9/2

12:05 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$281
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM Des Moines - CMH Columbus

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

10:30 am-3:49 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Columbus

Sun 9/6

5:31 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 29m

$309

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM Des Moines - CMH Columbus

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

1:55 pm-7:21 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Columbus

Sun 9/6

8:15 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$309

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM Des Moines - CMH Columbus

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

6:00 am-2:18 pm

2 stops7h 18m

Columbus

Sun 9/6

9:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$314

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM Des Moines - CMH Columbus

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

3:20 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops7h 24m

Columbus

Sun 9/6

11:05 am-2:16 pm

1 stop4h 11m

$314

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM Des Moines - CMH Columbus

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

6:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Columbus

Sat 9/12

6:30 am-9:38 am

1 stop4h 08m

$322

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM Des Moines - CMH Columbus

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Wed 9/9

4:20 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Columbus

Fri 9/11

7:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 17m

$322

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM Des Moines - CMH Columbus

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sat 10/17

7:29 am-2:27 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Columbus

Sat 10/24

2:02 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$335

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Columbus Airport?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $304 to $591.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $276.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport from Des Moines, with most prices found around $289. If you are unable to visit Columbus Airport during the month of April, then departing from Des Moines during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $366.

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Fastest flight time

3h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Columbus Airport takes 3h 35m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Columbus Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Columbus Airport

  • How far is Des Moines to Columbus by plane?

    Des Moines and Columbus are 571.6 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 3h 35m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Columbus Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Columbus Airport were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Columbus Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Columbus Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Columbus Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Columbus Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Columbus Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Columbus Airport?

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Columbus Airport

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $257Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,095 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $284Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,497 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,218 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $302Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,897 reviews
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